The US air traffic control system is in desperate need of improvement. Would privatization help?

Some experts say there is a solution that could change the dynamic in relatively short order — either privatize air traffic control, or set up a separate government corporation that can run the system ...

Major US air traffic staffing shortages snarl thousands of flights

Major air traffic control staffing shortages snarled thousands of flights on Saturday as the government shutdown caused mounting travel woes and raised alarm among airline officials. The Federal Aviat ...

U.S. Airlines Cancel 1,000 Flights While Complying With Shutdown Order

At least 1,000 flights were called off nationwide Friday — four times the number canceled Thursday, according to FlightAware, ...

Up to 20% of flights could be canceled in coming weeks if gov’t shutdown drags on, as airports endure first day of crippling reductions

This is not gonna fly! Up to 20% of flights could be cut in the coming weeks if the government shutdown drags on, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned — as more than 1,000 flights were canceled ...